LOGLINE

Based on true events inside America's No. 3 toy company, a preschool division president has four months to create a best-selling toy or lose his job and his entire division, so he bets everything on the one idea he truly believes in, sparking a nationwide Elmo fever.

WRITER

Aaron Karo

FORMAT

Feature

GENRE

Comedy / Drama (true story)

STRENGTHS

A satisfying underdog arc, a perfectly despicable antagonist, and witty dialogue with distinct voices. Built-in nostalgia and clear commercial appeal.

NOTES

Gerry is underdeveloped next to Al and Sunshine. Production depends on securing the Elmo and Sesame Street rights.

VERDICT

Script: Recommend. Writer: Recommend. This movie should be made.

LOGLINE

Based on true events inside America's No. 3 toy company, a preschool division president has four months to create a best-selling toy or lose his job and his entire division, so he bets everything on the one idea he truly believes in, sparking a nationwide Elmo fever.

WRITER

Aaron Karo

FORMAT

Feature

GENRE

Comedy / Drama (true story)

STRENGTHS

A satisfying underdog arc, a perfectly despicable antagonist, and witty dialogue with distinct voices. Built-in nostalgia and clear commercial appeal.

NOTES

Gerry is underdeveloped next to Al and Sunshine. Production depends on securing the Elmo and Sesame Street rights.

VERDICT

Script: Recommend. Writer: Recommend. This movie should be made.